SPS 330.12(2)(a)(a) The facepiece seal capability of each member qualified to use self-contained breathing apparatus shall be verified by qualitative fit testing on an annual basis and any time that new types of self-contained breathing apparatus are issued.

SPS 330.12(2)(b)(b) Each new member shall be tested before being permitted to use self-contained breathing apparatus in a hazardous atmosphere.

SPS 330.12(2)(c)(c) Only members with a properly fitting facepiece shall be permitted to function in a hazardous atmosphere with self-contained breathing apparatus.

SPS 330.12(2)(d)(d) A fire fighter may not wear a beard or facial hair that comes in contact with a facepiece seal if the fire fighter's duties require him or her to use a self-contained breathing apparatus. If a fire fighter wears eyeglasses, the fire fighter shall use frames that do not pass through the seal area of the facepiece.

SPS 330.12(3)(a)(a) A self-contained breathing apparatus of the open-circuit design shall be positive pressure. Any self-contained breathing apparatus placed into service after April 1, 1991, shall meet NFPA 1981 and shall be of the positive pressure type only.

SPS 330.12(3)(b)(b)Paragraph (a) does not prohibit the use of a self-contained breathing apparatus if the apparatus can be switched from a demand to a positive-pressure mode.

SPS 330.12(3)(c)(c) The apparatus shall be in the positive-pressure mode when fire department members are working in a hazardous atmosphere.

SPS 330.12(3)(d)(d) A closed-circuit type self-contained breathing apparatus shall be approved by the National Institute of Occupation Safety and Health and shall operate in the positive pressure mode only. The supply air tank shall have a minimum service duration of 30 minutes.

SPS 330.12 NoteNote: The intent of this subsection is to prohibit the use of on demand type breathing apparatus whenever self-contained breathing apparatus is required to be worn.

SPS 330.12(4)(4) Compressed gaseous breathing air in a self-contained breathing apparatus cylinder shall meet the requirements of CGA standard G-7.1, with a minimum air quality of Grade D and a water vapor level of less than 25 ppm.

SPS 330.12(6)(6) Fire fighters using self-contained breathing apparatus shall operate in teams of 2 or more members who are:

SPS 330.12(6)(a)(a) In communication with each other through visual, audible, physical, safety guide rope, electronic or other means to coordinate their activities; and

SPS 330.12(6)(b)(b) In close enough proximity to each other to be able to provide assistance in case of an emergency.

SPS 330.13(1)(a)(a) Provide every fire fighter using self-contained breathing apparatus involved in rescue, fire fighting or other hazardous duties with a personal alert safety system and require the fire fighter to use the system.

SPS 330.13(1)(b)(b) Test every personal alert safety system at least weekly and prior to each use.

SPS 330.13(1)(c)(c) Maintain each personal alert safety system according to the instructions of the manufacturer of that system.

SPS 330.13(1)(d)(d) Use personal alert safety system devices which meet the standards specified in NFPA 1982.

SPS 330.13(3)(a)(a) Provide face and eye protection for any fire fighter engaged in fire suppression and other operations involving hazards to the eyes and face whenever the fire fighter's face is not protected by the full facepiece of a self-contained breathing apparatus. Eye and face protection shall comply with s. 29 CFR 1910.133 as adopted by reference in ch. SPS 332.

SPS 330.13(3)(b)(b) Provide hearing protection for any fire fighter operating or riding in fire apparatus when subject to noise in excess of 90 dBA.

SPS 330.13(3)(c)(c) Provide hearing protection for any fire fighter exposed to noise in excess of 90 dBA from power tools or equipment unless the use of the protective equipment would create an additional hazard to the fire fighter. Hearing protection shall comply with s. 29 CFR 1910.95 as adopted by reference in ch. SPS 332.

SPS 330.14(1)(a)(a) Conduct emergency operations and other hazardous situations, including training exercises, in a manner to recognize hazards and to prevent accidents and injuries.

SPS 330.14(1)(b)(b) Establish an incident command system which has written guidelines applying to all fire fighters involved in emergency operations and which identifies fire fighter roles and responsibilities relating to the safety of operations.

SPS 330.14 NoteNote: Suggested Operating Guidelines have been developed and published by the Wisconsin technical college system board. Copies of the Suggested Operating Guidelines are available at all technical college district campuses.

SPS 330.14(1)(c)(c) Train fire fighters involved in emergency operations in the incident command system established under par. (b) and assign safety responsibilities to supervisory personnel at each level of operations.

SPS 330.14(1)(d)(d) Require the officer in command of an emergency operation to be responsible for the overall safety of all fire fighters and activities occurring at the scene of the operation.

SPS 330.14(1)(e)(e) Require the officer in command of an emergency operation to establish an organization with sufficient supervisory personnel to control the position and function of all fire fighters operating at the scene of that emergency operation to ensure that safety requirements are satisfied.

SPS 330.14(1)(f)(f) Use a standard system to identify and account for the assignment of each fire fighter at the scene of an emergency operation.

SPS 330.14(1)(g)(g) At an emergency operation where special hazards exist, require the officer in command to assign qualified personnel with specific responsibility to identify and evaluate hazards and to provide direction with respect to fire fighter safety during the operation.

SPS 330.14(2)(a)1.1. Provide sufficient personnel to safely conduct emergency scene operations and limit such operations to those that can be safely performed by the personnel available at the scene.

SPS 330.14(2)(a)2.2. If inexperienced fire fighters are working at an emergency operation, provide direct supervision by more experienced officers or members.

SPS 330.14(2)(b)(b) If any fire fighter is operating at an emergency operation and his or her assignment places him or her in potential contact with motor vehicle traffic, that fire fighter shall wear:

SPS 330.14(3)(a)(a) A fire fighter using self-contained breathing apparatus and operating in an interior structural fire shall operate in a team of 2 or more fire fighters. Except in the case of a structural fire which is in the initial or beginning stage and which can be controlled or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers, a back-up team of at least 2 members wearing self-contained breathing apparatus shall be available at the scene for rescue if the need arises. One back-up team member with a charged line shall be committed to a safe non-affected area in or near the structure. The other back-up team member shall remain within voice contact and may be assigned to additional roles so long as this individual is able to perform assistance or rescue activities without jeopardizing the safety or health of any fire fighter working at the scene. In all structural fires in which fire fighters use self-contained breathing apparatus, at least one additional member shall be assigned to remain outside the structural fire and monitor the operations.

SPS 330.14 NoteNote: It is not the intent of this rule to prevent any number of persons from responding to a fire call, setting up equipment and initiating exterior suppression at the fire scene. Also, it is not the intent of this rule to prohibit an individual fire fighter from taking an action to preserve the life or safety of another person.

SPS 330.14(3)(b)(b) At emergency operations, the officer in command shall evaluate the risk to fire fighters and, if necessary, request that at least basic life-support personnel and patient transportation be available.

SPS 330.15(1)(1) The employer shall assure that fire fighters who are expected to do structural fire fighting are physically capable of performing duties which may be assigned to them during emergency operations.

SPS 330.15(2)(2) The fire chief may not permit a fire fighter with known heart disease, epilepsy, or emphysema to participate in fire department emergency operations unless a physician's certificate of the fire fighter's fitness to participate in such operations is provided.

SPS 330.15 NoteNote: The intent of this subchapter is not to require an annual physical for each fire fighter.

SPS 330.16(1)(1) Every fire department shall establish and adopt a written policy statement for a fire fighters assistance referral program that identifies and assists fire fighters with alcohol or substance abuse, stress and personal problems adversely affecting their job performance. The assistance program shall refer fire fighters to health care services as appropriate for the recovery of their health and job performance abilities.

SPS 330.16(2)(2) Through the program established under sub. (1), every fire department shall provide health promotion activities that identify a fire fighter's physical and mental health risk factors and provide education and counseling to fire fighters for the purpose of preventing health problems and enhancing overall well-being.

SPS 330.16(3)(3) The use of municipal or county programs shall meet the requirements of this section.

Published under s. 35.93, Stats. Updated on the first day of each month. Entire code is always current. The Register date on each page is the date the chapter was last published. Report errors (608) 266-3151.